Managing API Keys

🔑 Create API Key

A prominent button at the top of the page allows you to generate new API keys for different use cases.

Create API Key Button:

• Location

  Top-right corner of the page
• Purpose

  Generate new API keys for integrations
• Access

  Available to organization administrators

📋 API Keys List

A comprehensive list of all your existing API keys with detailed information and management options.

Current API Key:

• Name

  Sample
• Key Preview

  ••••c6f9 (masked for security)
• Expiration

  Never expires
• Status

  Active

🔍 Search Functionality

A search bar to quickly find specific API keys in your collection.

Search Features:

• Search Bar

  Located above the API keys list
• Placeholder

  "Procurar..." (Search...)
• Functionality

  Filter keys by name or other attributes

API Key Management Features

Key Information Display

Each API key shows essential information for identification and management:

Displayed Information:

• Key Name

  Human-readable identifier for the key
• Key Preview

  Masked version showing only the last few characters
• Expiration Status

  Whether the key expires and when

Key Actions

Each API key provides several management actions:

Available Actions:

1. Show API Key

   Reveal the full key for copying
2. Copy API Key

   Copy the key to clipboard
3. Delete Key

   Remove the key permanently
4. Edit Key

   Modify key properties (if available)

Security Features

Built-in security measures to protect your API keys:

Security Measures:

• Key Masking

  Keys are displayed partially to prevent shoulder surfing
• Secure Display

  Full keys are only shown when explicitly requested
• Access Control

  Only authorized users can manage API keys
• Audit Trail

  Track key usage and modifications

Creating New API Keys

Key Creation Process

Follow these steps to create a new API key:

1. Click Create API Key

   Use the button in the top-right corner
2. Configure Key Settings

   Set name, permissions, and expiration
3. Generate Key

   System creates a secure, unique key

Key Configuration Options

When creating a new API key, you can configure:

Basic Settings:

• Key Name

  Descriptive name for identification
• Description

  Optional details about the key's purpose
• Permissions

  Specific access levels and scopes
• Expiration

  Optional expiration date for security

Advanced Settings:

• Rate Limiting

  API call frequency restrictions
• IP Restrictions

  Limit access to specific IP addresses
• Event Types

  Specific events the key can access
• Webhook Integration

  Connect to webhook endpoints

API Key Best Practices

Security Guidelines

Follow these security best practices for API key management:

Key Security:

• Unique Names

  Use descriptive, unique names for each key
• Limited Permissions

  Grant only necessary access levels
• Regular Rotation

  Periodically rotate keys for security

Access Control:

• Principle of Least Privilege

  Grant minimal required access
• Key Separation

  Use different keys for different services
• Environment Isolation

  Separate keys for development/production
• User Accountability

  Track who created and uses each key

Usage Guidelines

Best practices for using API keys effectively:

Integration Usage:

• Service-Specific Keys

  Create dedicated keys for each integration
• Documentation

  Document key purpose and usage
• Testing

  Test integrations with dedicated test keys

API Key Use Cases

Common Integration Scenarios

API keys enable various integration possibilities:

External Services:

• CRM Systems

  Connect customer data management tools
• Marketing Platforms

  Integrate email marketing and automation
• Analytics Tools

  Send data to business intelligence platforms

Automation Workflows:

• Data Synchronization

  Keep data consistent across platforms
• Event Triggers

  Automate actions based on SaaS events
• Reporting

  Generate automated reports and insights

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Solutions for typical API key problems:

Key Problems:

• Invalid Key

  Verify key is correct and not expired
• Permission Errors

  Check key permissions and scopes
• Rate Limiting

  Monitor API usage and limits

Getting Help:

• Documentation

  Review API documentation and examples
• Support

  Contact support for complex integration issues
• Community

  Check community forums for solutions
• Testing

  Use API testing tools to verify functionality

Monitoring and Analytics

Usage Tracking

Monitor your API key usage and performance:

Available Metrics:

• Call Volume

  Number of API calls per key
• Response Times

  Performance metrics for API calls
• Error Rates

  Frequency and types of API errors

Performance Optimization

Use analytics to improve API performance:

Optimization Strategies:

• Caching

  Implement appropriate caching strategies
• Rate Limiting

  Optimize call frequency and patterns
• Error Handling

  Improve error handling and retry logic

Future Enhancements

The API key management system continues to evolve with new features:

• Advanced Permissions

  Granular access control and scoping
• Key Analytics

  Detailed usage analytics and insights
• Automated Rotation

  Scheduled key rotation and management

The API Keys page provides comprehensive control over your external integrations, ensuring secure and efficient access to your SaaS Boilerplate functionality. Proper API key management enables powerful integrations while maintaining security and monitoring capabilities for your business needs.